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How did social media rumours in Punjab lead to protests at two private universities? | Explained

Reported by The Hindu 16 Oct 2026, 2:17 am IST 1 min read

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Section: Education
Topics: Crime & safety
Places: Punjab
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Friday, 16 October 2026, 2:17 am IST
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